Pecan IPM Toolbox
Introduction
Economy in Practice
For years, research and demonstration efforts in pecan production and pecan pest management through the years have sought to increase production and prevent damage to the foliage and nut crop.
However, in economic terms, it has become apparent that more is not always better. For instance, from an economic standpoint, a straight nitrogen fertilizer is better than a complete fertilizer. And, on sandy upland soils, 120 pounds of actual nitrogen is better than 300 pounds of actual nitrogen. Also apparent is that, depending on insect and mite pressure, two insecticide applications per year will prevent as much pest damage as eight applications per year.
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